The Best Farmers Markets in Cleveland, Ohio

Buying produce locally has several benefits. The vendors at these markets provide food that has been grown in their own backyards and are pesticide free. The freshness is of great measure. The products come straight from the garden to you. This is definitely a plus. It's not flown in from distant seas but instead grown in a place that you call home. Here are three of the best farmer's markets in Cleveland.

1. Coit Road Farmer's Market

15000 Woodworth Road

East Cleveland, OH 44110

Phone: (216) 249-5455

Website: http://coitmarket.org

Hours: Wednesday s and Saturday s 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

This market is great. I am a faithful shopper here and an advocate for the principles they uphold. They believe in giving you the freshest produce and non-produce items that are grown or raised locally. This market offers an excellent variety of fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, meat and organic jellies, and jams. My favorite produce is the sweet corn on the cob, the huge cabbages, and the ever tasty cherries. With five dollars in your hand, you will clean up. Everything is so reasonably priced.

2. North Union Farmer's Market

Shaker Square Market

Historic Shaker Square

Shaker Heights, OH

Phone: (216)751-7656

Website: www.northunionfarmersmarket.org

Hours: Saturdays 8 am - 12 noon

This market is located in the luxurious Shaker Square. The quality of the fruit and vegetables that you find here agrees with the standards of the city. All of the vendors are embracing. They love what they do and it shows. Here you will find service with a smile. The products that you find here are safely grown in Cleveland and are free of pesticides. This market helps to build Cleveland's economy by selling outstanding food locally.

3. West Side Market

1979 W. 25^th Street

Cleveland, OH 44113

Phone: (216) 664-3387

Website: www.westsidemarket.org

Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 7 am - 4 p m, Friday & Saturday 7 am - 6 pm

This market is the largest in the city of Cleveland and its surrounding suburbs. They have lots of local vendors who sell specialty items. They offer baked goods including pies, brownies, cakes, candied apples and more. They offer seafood and meats in addition to their delicious fruits and vegetables. If you live in the Cleveland area, I definitely recommend that you stop here before shopping at grocery store. In additional to the items listed above, this market also has vendors that sell cooked food items. This is a jewel in the city.